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The Disney Magic Meets The John J. Harvey
They seem to be very well received. People were tripping all over them. They are soft and padded so no worries.
The Forty Deuce by Bill Butterworth
Live from Provincetown
Our roaming reporter, Christy Minstrel reports the following…
Fireworks Tomorrow
can’t wait
Video
And I was just talking about…
t-shirts with shoulder pads. Still waiting on their return.
That’s ’86, people. We thought it was the future, but now it’s the past.
Thanks to DJ Duke Todd, the music lives on!
What’s Black is White
Stephanie Mills LIVE at BB King’s
Loved it.
The ladies next to us surely had the largest hangovers in New York.
Butter Dance
I know
Dick Hyman – Brazilian Impressions
Thanks to Brett for this RE MASTERED version of my favorite bossa-nova record ever. This record was at the absolute core of my lounge style at BEIGE and elsewhere where cocktails were being served. The piano is just so tinklly and right, and as for Dick, well, he’s one of the greatest. I just think this record screams “class” in a deafening whisper.
A Command Record.
How about that artwork?
Before There Was Beige There Was “The Wild Poodle”
It’s true this bit of ancient nightlife knowledge is not well known but for those who attended The Wild Poodle there is a dim memory of a great night uptown. Here is it strictly for the record.
The Invitation (nicely printed on classy stock) reads:
“Hello Darlings…Just a note from Lily the poodle of the moment, to let you know the latest lick in nightlife – Erich Conrad, Billy Beyond and Lincoln Palsgrove IV (hic!) have been getting things ready for my spectacular debut, “The Wild Poodle.” Why don’t you just join me for a sneak preview January 18th at 10 PM in Gauguin at the legendary Plaza Hotel? Oh! … and Douglas Demille that madcap music master will be conducting and exotic mix of congas, cha-chas, Capricorns and queasy listening… (hic!) Oh! …and how could I forget to mention our very own Gina Varla Vetro tickling the ivories in the The Chinese Room? Now do be smart and wear something exciting…after all this is a party.
Love and licks,
Lily
Angel Dormer * Victoria Bartlett * Jeffrey Costello * Mathias Thibedeau * Zack Hankins * Louis Espirito-Santo * “Bubbles” Kerzner Mace * Allesandro Magagna * Charlie Condue
* A portion of your seven dollar entrance fee will benefit God’s Love We Deliver.
The music style and general “la di dah” attitude of this cocktail experience shaped our later project – the legendary BEIGE.
Two Busts
One of only two outdoor Picasso sculptures in the Western Hemisphere, “Bust of Sylvette.” (snort)
And one of Judy’s favorite performers, Miss Peggy Lee on The Judy Garland Show.
Two busts. Discuss.
No Idea At All But I think I Love This Kid
Todd found him.
Just don’t be basic. Please.
The World’s Worst Fountain
Why?
Swimming pool blue.
Inside a cage.
Sound is a loudly gurgling drain.
Sad, sputtering spray.
Not fabulous in anyway.
And now, for the live action video…
Hot Sycamores
You don’t see that everyday in New York. W4th Street.
The Medicine Song
Go on and take it. This song will only ever be “Susan’s Favorite.”
Good times. Further proof that the music in the ’80s was better, but take note: Stephanie’s voice is just as good today if not better . TOLD.
This video is one of my faves – now I remember why. Green screen leotards and Stephie in nurse drag? A little magic involving a ring and a handsome doctor? No wonder! Stephie made it through in style. Love me my Stephanie Mills. What a talent…I have pics from her show last night at B. B. King’s. I’ll be posting those tomorrow. I won’t be posting the heartburn from the BBQ platter. God Bless.
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